The Melaswen Paradox (Read 319,760 times)

[André DiMera]

Thanks for reading and commenting, everyone!

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Next week…

The camping trip begins!
CHASE: Here we are!

But will it go better than it did last year?
CIARA: This is where it happened.

Plus Claire finds out some interesting information.
CLAIRE: Really? Yes, I’ll be sure to mention that.

And Vivian continues her manipulations.
VIVIAN: How much do you really know about them?

All this and more next week on THE MELASWEN PARADOX!

[heroicmuse]

Ooh I can't wait for the camping trip! I hope it goes well.

I wonder what Claire finds out.

Vivian's manipulations are always fun!

Thanks for the previews André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

Ooh the annual camping trip!

[fluffysmom]

I wonder what Vivian will do next.

[André DiMera]

Monday - 6/21

BRADY PUB
CLAIRE: You’re sure? Yeah, okay. Really? Because she said she told Colm...ah. Yes, I understand. I’ll be sure to mention that. Well, we’re going on a camping trip tomorrow, I’ve already told her that she’s invited, it’s over a holiday weekend here, but once the weekend’s over, we’ll work things out. Okay, great. Yeah, if you could text those to me, that’d be great. Thanks, Aisling. You too. Bye.
Claire hung up and walked back inside and over to Chase.
CHASE: Hey, everything okay?
CLAIRE: Kind of.
CHASE: That doesn’t sound okay. What’s going on, Songbird?
CLAIRE: I just got off the phone with Aisling. Before we came here, I texted her to ask when she could talk for a few minutes, since I don’t have Eamon or McKenna’s numbers, and it turns out she was free. She told me some interesting information about Kady’s visit.
CHASE: Oh? Like what?
CLAIRE: We can discuss this more at home, but for now, let’s just say, Kady didn’t exactly tell anyone she was coming here.
Chase sighed.
CHASE: I was afraid of that. Now what?
CLAIRE: Well, we leave tomorrow after the people come to take the tree branch away, so it’s not like we can just leave her here. Plus, she’s a year or two younger than us, so it’s not like we can make her go back to Ireland.
CHASE: You think maybe we should try to talk to her during the trip, figure out why she lied about her Grandpa Colm encouraging her to come here?
CLAIRE: I don’t think it’d be a bad idea.
CHASE: Sounds good to me.

THE LOFT
Joey had come with Alanis to an appointment earlier in the day. Now they were back at the Loft and Alanis was packing.
ALANIS: Thanks again for coming with me this morning.
JOEY: No problem. You know I’m always happy to.
ALANIS: I appreciate it.
JOEY: How are you doing?
ALANIS: I’m good, actually. I’ll admit, it was kind of an adjustment, going from seeing Dr. Evans to Brandon. But, they were both super patient with me and it really helped having a few sessions with both of them. Plus, Brandon’s a nice guy.
JOEY: I’m glad. I figured he’d be a good fit.
Joey and Alanis kissed.
ALANIS: I am so excited for this trip!
JOEY: Me too! After all the crazy stuff that’s been happening the last few months, it’ll be nice to get away for a couple days and hang out.
ALANIS: Totally!
JOEY: You’re bringing your guitar, right?
ALANIS: Of course! I’ve gotta bring it so Claire and I can harmonize when we do songs.
JOEY: Awesome!
Alanis picked up her guitar.
ALANIS: Speaking of which, there’s a song I’ve been meaning to play for you, for a while now. I started thinking about it a couple months back, when you were helping me recover after that stuff with my parents. I’ve been wanting to play it for you since then.
JOEY: Cool. Let’s hear it.
Alanis sat down on her couch and began strumming.
ALANIS: It’s by the woman I was named after, Alanis Morissette.
She started singing. CLICK HERE to listen to the song she sang for Joey. When she finished, she set the guitar down.
JOEY: Wow. That was beautiful!
ALANIS: Thanks. Like I said, I’ve been thinking about it a lot.
JOEY: I can see why. And, it’s fitting. ‘Cause I gotta tell you, Al, I am 100% into you. The good, the bad, I’m here for all of it.
ALANIS: I know. I feel the same about you. And thank you. I love you.
JOEY: I love you, too.
Joey sat down next to Alanis, they put their arms around each other and kissed.

[heroicmuse]

Sweet scene with Joey and Alanis. I love that song!

Interesting. I wonder what Kady is really up to.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[tghca]

Joey and Alanis are set for this camping trip. I just love how far along Alanis is in her therapy or how she is making strides. Joey has been with her every step of the way and by being supportive, their love has grown much stronger. I just really enjoy them as a couple despite Alanis being the daughter of Orpheus' son and the granddaughter of Orpheus. She can't help who she is related to.

So Kady lied about why she came to Salem. I can't imagine why she lied unless she's running from something back in Ireland or running from someone. Perhaps she got into trouble with some really bad people in Ireland but that is just my theory.

Great episode André DiMera

[Kpatch]

Fun that Alanis sang an Alanis song/

I definitely think Claire needs to confront Kady.

[mae00]

Aww. Such a sweet moment between Joey and Alanis.

I hope Chase and Claire get to the bottom of Kady's plans soon. I just don't trust this girl.

[André DiMera]

Tuesday - 6/22

CAMPGROUND
The campground that Claire, Chase and their friends had used one year ago hadn’t changed very much. When they arrived, Claire, Chase and Kady got to work setting everything up.
KADY: So, we’re sleeping in tents and all that?
CLAIRE: Yep. We’re having the full camping experience. Sleeping in tents, roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories, all that stuff.
KADY: Sounds awesome! Like I said, I’ve never been camping before. This should be fun!
CHASE: That’s the plan.
Ciara and Trix were the next to show up, and were soon introduced to Kady.
TRIX: So, you’re from Ireland, then?
KADY: Aye. What about yourself?
TRIX: Australia. But I’ve been living here with my Dad for the past four years.
KADY: You must like it, then.
TRIX: Yeah, it’s not too bad. Plus, I’ve got this one keeping me here.
Trix took Ciara by the hand and they kissed.
CIARA: When did you come to America?
KADY: Just a couple of days ago. I’m staying at yon Brady Pub. Sure we have one not too dissimilar back home that me Da and Granda run.
CIARA: Oh, that’s really cool!
A short time later, Maddox, Joey and Alanis arrived.
CLAIRE: Good to see you guys!
JOEY: You too!
ALANIS: I made sure to bring my guitar with me!
CLAIRE: So did I! This is gonna be so much fun! I can’t wait to have a jam session during the campfire tonight!
ALANIS: Same here! It’s gonna be awesome!
Chase and Maddox gave each other a bro hug.
CHASE: Good to see you, dude!
MADDOX: You too! I’m glad I was able to get off of work to come with you guys! From what Al and Joey have told me, it sounds like this was super fun last year.
CLAIRE: Yeah, it was.
JOEY: Is everyone else here already?
CHASE: Not yet. We’re still waiting on Johnny, Allie, Sydney and their friends.
KADY: There’s gonna be quite a few people here, then.
CLAIRE: Yep. Hence why we brought a third tent this year. When we did this last year, we only brought two. We’re gonna have to split it up a bit differently this time.
At last, a van pulled up, and Johnny, Allie and Sydney got out, followed closely by Meadow West, Ricky and Manny.
SYDNEY: We made it!
ALLIE: That is the furthest I’ve ever driven!
RICKY: You did great! I figured you would.
ALLIE: Thanks.
Soon, everyone was introduced to Ricky, Manny, West and Kady, and they joined in to help set up the second and third tent.
JOHNNY: Why three tents this year?
CHASE: There’s more people here this year. Last year, we were able to all squeeze into two tents, this year we have enough people to warrant a third.
TRIX: That makes sense.
JOHNNY: So, do we get to choose our own tents this time?
Johnny smiled and looked over to West.
JOEY: Nice try, dude, but not quite.
CLAIRE: Chase, Alanis and I worked out a chart so that all of us knows where we’re supposed to be, tent-wise. Ciara, Trix and Kady, you’re with me in tent one. All of the boys are in tent two. And Alanis has kindly volunteered to be in charge of tent three.
ALANIS: Happy to, of course.
CLAIRE: Allie, Sydney, Manny and Meadow, you guys are with her in tent three.
ALLIE: Awesome! It’ll be like having a sleepover, but with more of us!
MANNY (under her breath): And one of the Meadows. Great.
CHASE: So, now that the tents are set up, and we all know who’s sleeping where, who’s hungry?
The majority of the group raised their hands.
CLAIRE: Great! Then, we’re gonna start cooking in a few minutes. After that, we’re gonna take a walk so you can see the general area we’re in, then we’ve got some games planned, and a bunch of other fun stuff!
CHASE: But before we do that, we’ll all need sticks so we can roast our hot dogs and/or sausages for dinner. Who wants to help me find some sticks?
CIARA: I’ll come. Now that I don’t have to use a cane or anything, I’m totally down to do that!
CHASE: Cool. Let’s go.
Chase and Ciara went into the woods, while Claire and several of the others started getting the food together.
ALANIS: So, when did you two get together?
RICKY: About a month and a half ago.
ALLIE: Our first date was the Last Blast Dance the night before graduation, and we decided we wanted to take things slowly and see where this goes.
ALANIS: Cute. I’m happy for you guys!
ALLIE: Thanks!
JOHNNY: I’m surprised your sister didn’t want to come. I thought for sure she’d be up for this.
WEST: I’m not that surprised.
JOHNNY: Why?
West subtly turned her head in the direction of Sydney, who was talking to Manny and Kady a short distance away.

[tghca]

I think West knows the deal between Sydney and her sister Silver...well it is not Sydney's fault that she doesn't have those same feelings for Silver that she has

Sydney is not attracted to anyone...so basically she is asexual not that there is anything wrong with that

But it looks like Johnny and Meadow are getting serious

Ricky and Allie too are getting serious as well

But it is definitely nice to see Kady getting close to her Brady cousins like Ciara, Joey, Johnny, Allie, Sydney and Claire

Great episode André DiMera

[heroicmuse]

The camping trip is going to be so fun! I wonder who might get lost in the woods. I hope Kady doesn't cause anyone any trouble.

I'm glad Ricky and Manny have come. Johnny is as irascible as ever. I hope he doesn't play any mean pranks.

I wonder what West will say about what happened between Sydney and Silver.

Great chapter André DiMera.

[Kpatch]

That is quite a combination of individuals. I'm ready for the adventure.

[mae00]

I can't wait to see how this trip goes!! I sure hope Johnny isn't as big of a pain as he was last year.

I'm still hoping that Kady doesn't cause any issues

[André DiMera]

Wednesday - 6/23

CAMPGROUND
JOHNNY: Oh, that.
WEST: Yep. So, you can see why Silver wasn’t exactly keen on coming.
JOHNNY: I mean, I kinda get it. But, you’ve gotta admit, it’s not exactly Sydney’s fault that she doesn’t have the same feelings that your sister has for her.
WEST: No, I know. And I’ve tried to explain that to Silver, as has our Mom. It’s just gonna take a while before she’s ready.
JOHNNY: Gotcha. That makes sense, I guess.
A few minutes later, Chase and Ciara returned, each carrying a bundle of sticks in their hands.
CHASE: Here we are.
CLAIRE: Awesome! Okay, we’ve got your choice of hot dogs or sausages to cook over the fire. And, because I wasn’t sure if any of you guys are vegetarian, or just might want some vegetables, we also have salads.
Ciara and Chase handed everyone a stick, and they all grabbed their food and ate. After they all had their fill, and had finished cleaning up, Claire, Chase and Alanis stood up.
CHASE: Okay, like Claire said earlier, we’re gonna go for a walk so you guys can see what the area’s like. For some of you, the ones who came last year, it’ll look familiar. For those who weren’t, it’ll be a nice nature walk. If you guys want to stop and look at something, that’s fine, just please let one of us know.
Everyone stood up and followed the three into the woods.
ALLIE: Hey, what was that thing your mom told you to watch out for when we were leaving.
MANNY: Oh, the chupacabra.
RICKY: Aye, don’t tell me she brought that up!
MANNY: Yep, she did.
ALLIE: What is it?
RICKY: It’s an urban legend. An old story we’ve heard about a few dozen times over the years.
MANNY: We’ll tell you about it tonight. If nothing else, it’ll make an interesting campfire story.
ALLIE: Sounds good.
CIARA: How are you liking America so far?
KADY: Yeah, it’s nice. It’s my first time outside of Ireland, well unless you count going up to the north, but it’s my first time off the island, anyway.
CIARA: That’s cool. How long do you think you’ll stay?
KADY: Dunno, really. I originally planned my trip for a couple weeks, but we’ll see how it goes. I’m really liking it here so far.
Claire and Chase looked at each other. During the walk, they came across another campground.
JOHNNY: Looks like someone had the same idea as us.
CLAIRE: Yeah, you’ll see a lot of that at this time of the year, with the weather being so nice, and it being the weekend before the Fourth.
WEST: Makes sense.
Ciara stopped as two people came out of a tent.
TRIX: You alright, love?
The rest of the group stopped and turned to see Noelle and Aine.

ALAMAIN MANSION
Vivian stood as the door opened and Ivan walked in.
IVAN: Your guest, Madame.
VIVIAN: Thank you, Ivan.
Luna walked in. Ivan nodded and walked out, closing the door behind him.
VIVIAN: Come in, my dear. I don’t bite.
Luna walked over to the table, and she and Vivian sat down.
LUNA: You wanted to see me, Mrs. DiMera?
VIVIAN: Oh, please, call me Vivian. We’re all friends here. Anyhow, yes, I did want to see you. We have a matter to discuss.
LUNA: Oh? And what would that be?
VIVIAN: This little group that you, André, E.J. and Drew are a part of. Well, let’s just say, I’m more than a little concerned about certain things I’ve been hearing about it.